MEET ERIC LESSER

Eric P. Lesser was elected to the Massachusetts Senate on November 4, 2014. He represents nine communities in the First Hampden & Hampshire District, proudly serving Western Massachusetts as one of the youngest members of the State Senate.

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Senator Lesser Votes to Expand Community College Training Incentive Program

BOSTON — Senator Eric P. Lesser voted on Wednesday to pass legislation expanding the Community College Training Incentive Program, which offers grants to community college students. The bill, S. 2297, broadens the course eligibility requirements for grant recipients, permitting the Program to include and consider for-credit technical vocational instruction as an eligible metric for receiving…

Senator Lesser Votes to Protect Minors’ Healthcare Privacy

BOSTON — Senator Eric P. Lesser voted on Wednesday to pass a bill that requires healthcare insurers to keep patients’ treatments confidential. Often, the treatments that minors receive appear on summary of payment forms delivered to the holder of health insurance policies, usually a parent. This can be detrimental to the health and safety of…

Senator Lesser Meets with Belchertown Selectboard

BELCHERTOWN — Senator Eric P. Lesser met with the Belchertown Selectboard on Monday night to discuss new and ongoing challenges and opportunities in the Town. Sen. Lesser meets regularly with the local leaders of the nine communities he represents. “I am grateful to the Belchertown Selectboard for taking the time to meet with me and…

Senator Lesser Welcomes State Grants for Local STEM Education Programs

SPRINGFIELD — Senator Eric P. Lesser welcomed the announcement Tuesday that three local schools had received state grants to expand course offerings in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, together known as STEM, programs. Springfield’s Baystate Academy Charter Public School received a $10,000 STEM High-Quality Career Pathways Grant to enable them to add a Project Lead…

BOSTON — The Massachusetts State Senate voted on Thursday to authorize up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and improvements to facilities across the Commonwealth, including funds for a study of vocational education access and the construction of a regional lock-up facility in Hampden County, both championed by Senator Eric P. Lesser. “The bond…

Senator Lesser Votes to Authorize Funds for East Longmeadow Police Station Renovations

BOSTON — The Massachusetts State Senate voted on Thursday to authorize up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and improvements to capital facilities across the Commonwealth, including renovations to the East Longmeadow Police Station championed by Senator Eric P. Lesser. “The bond bill is an opportunity to bring attention to local priorities at the…

Senator Lesser Votes to Authorize Funds for Window Repair at Longmeadow’s Center School

BOSTON — The Massachusetts State Senate voted on Thursday to authorize up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and improvements to capital facilities across the Commonwealth, including at Longmeadow’s Center School. “The bond bill is an opportunity to bring attention to local priorities at the State House, and to say, ‘We need the state’s…

SPRINGFIELD — Senators Eric P. Lesser and James T. Welch praised MassMutual’s announcement on Thursday that it will be adding 1,500 positions in its Springfield headquarters and building a Boston campus over the next four years. “This is very good news, to see MassMutual doubling down on its investment in Massachusetts. MassMutual is a proud…

Senator Lesser Meets with Ludlow Select Board

LUDLOW — Senator Eric P. Lesser met with the Ludlow Select Board on Tuesday night to discuss new and ongoing challenges and opportunities in the Town. Sen. Lesser meets regularly with the local leaders of the nine communities he represents. “I am grateful to the Ludlow Select Board for taking the time to meet with…

Committee formed in response to FCC’s decision to repeal net neutrality rules BOSTON — Senator Eric P. Lesser attended the first hearing of the State Senate’s Special Committee on Net Neutrality on Tuesday to hear about the state’s options to ensure statewide access to the Internet without allowing providers to change Internet speeds according to…

About The 1st Hampden & Hampshire District

The First Hampden & Hampshire Senate District of Massachusetts is home to some of the most historic communities our Commonwealth. The birthplace of Basketball and Dr. Seuss, the First Hampden & Hampshire district has long been a hub of innovation. Our communities form a rich, diverse tapestry stretching from the hills of Belchertown’s Quabbin Reservoir to the idyllic town green in Longmeadow to the vibrant urban center of Springfield– the First Hampden & Hampshire district is poised to lead our region’s renaissance.

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